2016 MAZDA MX5 MIATA key

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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
SignalWarning Lights Page
Check Engine Light*17-33
(Red)High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light*17-33
*Automatic Transmission Warning Light*17-33
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light*17-33
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-33
Low Fuel Warning Light7-33
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-33
Seat Belt Warning Light7-33
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-33
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 7-33
*Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*17-33
(Red)
KEY Warning Light*17-33
*Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light*1Illuminated 7-33
Flashing 4-73
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
SignalWarning Lights Page
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light*17-33
LED Headlight Warning Light7-33
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation che\
ck, and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains tur\
ned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
SignalIndicator Lights Page
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light*14-79
*Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator
Light*14-72
(Green)
KEY Indicator Light 3-8
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light4-68
*Wrench Indicator Light*14-20
TCS/DSC Indicator Light*14-56, 4-57
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-58
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-20
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Interior Features
Bluetooth®
4. Select the phone number you would
like to call.
5. Select .
Deleting from your favorites
1. Select the icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select to display the favorites
list.
3. Select .
4. Select .
5. Select the contact information which
you would like to delete.
6. Select .
Changing the display order of your
favorites list
1. Select the icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select to display the favorites
list.
3. Select .
4. Select .
5. The contact can be moved after it is
selected.
6. Slide the contact or move it using the
commander switch, then select .
Changing contact name of your
favorites
1. Select the icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select to display the favorites
list.
3. Select .
4. Select .
5. Select the contact to display the
keyboard screen.
6. If a new name is input and is
selected, the contact name is stored.
NOTE
If the contact is long-pressed when the
favorites list is displayed, the contact
information can be edited (deleted,
moved).
Telephone Number Input
NOTE
Practice this while parked until you are
confident you can do it while driving in a
non-taxing road situation. If you are not
completely comfortable, make all calls
from a safe parking position, and only
start driving when you can devote your full
attention to driving.
1. Select the icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. When is pressed, the dial pad
is displayed.
3. Input the telephone number using the
dial pad.
4. Select to make the call.
Numeral or symbol entry
Use the dial pad.
Long-press the
to input +.
Select to delete the currently input
value.
Long-press
to delete all input values.
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Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Example of use (verify unread E-mail)
1. Select the icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select to display the inbox.

3. Select the unread message displayed in
bold.
4. The details of the message are
displayed and replying to the message,
making a call, or playback can be
performed.
Changing account for displaying
(E-mail only)
1. Select .
2. Select the account which you would
like to display. Only the messages for
the selected account are displayed in
the inbox.
Editing preset messages
1. Select the icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select .
3. Select .
4. Select the preset message which you
would like to edit. The keyboard screen
is displayed.
5. When the message is input and is
selected, the message is stored as a
preset message.
NOTE
 Select the icon to change the
language.
 Select the icon to switch between
capitalized and lower-case characters.
 Select the icon to return to the
previous screen without storing the edit.
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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Illuminated Entry System
The overhead light turns on when any
of the following operations is done with
the overhead light switch in the DOOR
position and the ignition switched off.
 Turn on for about 30 seconds when the
driver's door is unlocked. Turn on for about 15 seconds when a
door is opened with a key left in the
vehicle and then the door is closed.
 Turn on for about 5 seconds when a
door is opened from the outside with a
key being carried and then the door is
closed.
The overhead light turns on for about 15
seconds when the ignition is switched
off with the overhead light switch in the
DOOR position.
The overhead light turns off immediately
in the following cases:
 The ignition is switched on and both
doors are closed. The driver's door is locked.
NOTE
 Battery saver
If any door is left open with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position, or the trunk lid is left open,
the overhead light or trunk light turns
off after about 30 minutes to prevent
battery depletion.
 To prevent battery depletion, if the
interior lights remain turned on (the
interior light switch is in the ON
position), they turn off automatically
under the following conditions:
 No operations are done for about 30
minutes after the ignition is switched
off.
 When the LOCK button on the key
is pressed or the request switch
is pressed to lock the doors on
vehicles with the advanced keyless
function after the ignition is switched
off (interior lights turn off a few
seconds).
In addition, if the following operations
are performed after turning the interior
lights off, they will turn on again.
 The ignition is switched to a position
other than OFF. A door is opened. A door is unlocked.
 The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces
with no lid: Putting articles in storage spaces with
no lid is dangerous as they could be
thrown around the cabin if the vehicle
is suddenly accelerated and cause
injury depending on how the article is
stored.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses
in the storage boxes while parked
under the sun. A lighter could explode
or the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.
Console Box
To use, open the lid.
Seat Side Box
CAUTION
When using the rear console cup
holders, remove any cups before
opening the seat side box.
If the seat side box is opened with cups
still in them, the lid will hit the cups
and cause the contents to spill.
To open, press the latch down to open the
seat side box.
Insert the auxiliary key and turn it
clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to
unlock.
Lock
Unlock
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information
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6-2
Introduction
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...........6-2
Scheduled Maintenance
.....................................................................6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
........6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
..............................................6-13
Maintenance Monitor
..................................................................6-20
Owner Maintenance
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.6-22
Owner Maintenance Precautions
................................................6-22
Hood
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....................6-24
Engine Compartment Overview
.................................................6-26
Engine Oil
........................................................................\
...........6-27
Engine Coolant
........................................................................\
....6-29
Brake/Clutch Fluid
......................................................................6-31
Washer Fluid
........................................................................\
.......6-31
Body Lubrication
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6-32
Wiper Blades
........................................................................\
.......6-33
Battery
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.................6-36
Key Battery Replacement
...........................................................6-38
Tires ........................................................................\
..................... 6-41
Light Bulbs
........................................................................\
..........6-45
Fuses
........................................................................\
...................6-54
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
...... 6-59
Exterior Care
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.......6-59
Interior Care
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........6-66
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
 Keep it securely mounted. Keep the top clean and dry. Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
 Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
with a solution of water and baking
soda.
 If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables and charge the battery every six
weeks.
Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a
battery replacement purchase.
Key Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION
 Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it
is not installed correctly.
 When replacing the battery, be careful
not to touch any of the internal circuitry
and electrical terminals, bend the
electrical terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could be
damaged.
 There is the danger of explosion if the
battery is not correctly replaced. Dispose of used batteries according to
the following instructions.
 Insulate the plus and minus terminals
of the battery using cellophane or
equivalent tape.
 Never disassemble. Never throw the battery into fire or
water. Never deform or crush.
 Replace only with the same type battery
(CR2025 or equivalent).
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